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Think the Ink You're Using Is A No-Brainer? Think Again

(Materials)

December 31, 2000, ... research on ink trends that these materials are no exception. According to John Samony, division president of Braden Sutphin Ink Co.-Flexo Div., North Wales, PA, it's important for converters to realize ...

The Formation of ''Microfoam'' in Water-Based Flexo Ink

(Magazine)

October 31, 2000, ... their existence. Unlike water, alcohols have low surface tensions. Foaming is rarely a problem in solvent-based inks, since the low surface tension does not support foam stabilization. Water-based inks, ...

What Is the Role of Additives in Water-Based Inks?

(Magazine)

August 31, 2000, The performance of water-based inks in flexographic printing is, to a large degree, based on additives that are incorporated into the ink to optimize The performance of water-based inks in flexographic ...

2025 Trends Shaping the Label Industry

(News | New Products)

March 10, 2025, ... printability is also important to ensure ink opacity, particularly for thicker ink applications on transparent and flexible packages. Sustainability Sustainability concerns and source reduction targets ...

Enhancing Sustainability in Flexible Packaging through Latex Binders

(Coating/Laminating)

March 08, 2025, ... can choose a material that meets their unique needs. Additionally, manufacturers can introduce additives to latex binders, such as adhesion promoters, or leverage cross-linking designs to improve the performance ...

Sun Chemical to Showcase Latest Innovations at European Coatings Show 2025

(News | New Products)

February 24, 2025, ... flexibility and adhesion on a variety of substrates, from wood and plastic coatings to flexo and gravure laminating inks for packaging films. HYDRAN: This line of innovative, water-based polyurethane ...

Siegwerk introduces NC-free toolbox for the design of high-performing and recyclable flexible packaging solutions

(News | New Products)

January 23, 2025, Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels Siegwerk, one of the leading global providers of printing inks and coatings for packaging ...

New Video: Enercon Employees Share Insights on Why They Recommend Starting a Career at Enercon

(Surface Prep)

January 16, 2025, ... sealing systems, the company also supplies corona, plasma & flame surface treating systems for improving adhesion of inks, adhesives, coatings and more. For more information, visit www.enerconind.com or ...

New Video Showcases Enercon’s Founding Principles & New Corporate Headquarters in the Words of Enercon Employees

(News | New Products)

December 04, 2024, Enercon Industries Corporation has released a new video which gives the industry an inside look at the company’s 50-year journey in becoming the leading induction cap sealing and surface treating company ...

VC-Backed Maxterial's H-Max Outperforms Hard Chrom

(News | New Products)

December 02, 2024, ... hexavalent chrome with a product that is superior in performance, safety, and environmental impact. Backed by heavy-weight investors like Peter Thiel's Breakout Labs and the CVC arms of forward-thinking ...

Meeting the Demands of Medical Grade Labels

(Bag Pouch)

November 24, 2024, ... each type has its own unique specifications from printing processes to chemical vulnerabilities. Achieving the right combination of substrate, ink and adhesive can be challenging in the highly-regulated ...

What Is Web Cleaning, and Why Is It So Important?

(News | New Products)

October 14, 2024, ... product. Substrate Adhesion If there are dust particles on your substrate, it can cause problems with the adhesion of inks and other adhesives. This can lead to label or packaging failure, often causing ...

Reducing Energy Use and Optimizing Performance Through UV LED Printing

(White Paper)

September 29, 2024, ... a range of systems so the transition to UV LED is accessible enough to help printers meet industry regulations for sustainability. The Sustainability Benefits of UV LED Inks for Energy Curable Printing ...

Sticking Points in Electronics Labeling

(Coating/Laminating)

September 11, 2024, ... of nicks, scrapes and other injuries due to component cleaning procedures. For example, abrasive cleaning techniques like scrubbing or high-pressure spraying often result in tearing, wrinkling or losing ...

PSA Tapes Key to Enhancing EV Battery Design and Production

(Print)

August 29, 2024, ... thermal interface materials (TIMs) to heat sinks or chiller plate materials to facilitate heat transfer. PSA tapes also bond flexible printed heater films that keep cells warm to prevent potential damage ...

DataPhysics Instruments Launches Portable Contact Angle Goniometer PCA 200

(News | New Products)

August 21, 2024, ... truly handheld device. Its compact design makes it the perfect companion for quality control of solid surfaces in production and incoming goods inspection.” Alternative to Dyne Pens and Test Inks: Quantitative ...

Obtaining Barriers When Coating and Printing Flexible Materials

(Bag Pouch)

June 09, 2024, ... the form of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) provides good gas, aroma and moisture resistance making it suitable for carbonated soft drink bottles, snack food wrappers and much more besides. Flexible ...

Surface Treatment: The Importance of Getting it Right

(Surface Prep)

May 19, 2024, ... optimum productivity. Surface treatment, usually referred to as Corona, is all about adhesion and the issues associated with non-absorbent materials, where matching the surface energy of the ink or lacquer ...

Surface Tension and Wettability

(Surface Prep)

May 01, 2024, ... Tension and Wettability The basic principle of surface tension and wettability in converting is that for ink, adhesive or bonding agents to adhere successfully, the substrate’s surface tension must ...

Vetaphone – the first and best in surface treatment

(Surface Prep)

February 07, 2024, ... because we know that no ancillary process can afford to be a weak link in the overall production chain. That’s why many international OEMs name Vetaphone as their preferred supplier. The key to our ...